Roxy - Tonight's The Night Live cover

Roxy - Tonight's The Night Live

Neil Young · 2018

53 min · 18 tracks · alternative rock · blues · folk rock

A raw, intimate live recording that captures the spirit of a restless artist at his most vulnerable.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • raw emotional vulnerability on display
  • wave-like pacing with highs and
  • intimate live performance atmosphere
  • moments of lighthearted spontaneity
  • engaging storytelling through performance

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer polished studio recordings
  • seek fast-paced listening experiences

Where this album fits

Themes
Roxy Theatre nights· 1970s rock struggle· camaraderie on the road
Career context
When 'Roxy - Tonight's The Night Live' was released in April 2018, Neil Young was revisiting one of his most tumultuous periods from the early 1970s. This album serves as a live document of the original 'Tonight's The Night' sessions, recorded at the Roxy Theatre in 1973 but long unreleased until this archival effort. It reflects Young's ongoing commitment to authenticity and spontaneity in his music, even decades after its initial creation.
Stylistic neighbors
Bob Dylan· Tom Petty· The Band
Sounds like this from elsewhere
The Bootleg Series Vol. 5: Bob Dylan Live 1975, The Rolling Thunder Revue by Bob Dylan — Similar raw energy and intimate live feel, capturing the spirit of a restless artist on tour.
It's Too Late to Stop Now by Van Morrison — Shares a spontaneous live atmosphere and emotional vulnerability reflective of late-night performances.
Songs from the Road by Leonard Cohen — Captures an intimate performance vibe with themes of struggle and camaraderie in the touring life.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Intro 0:42
  • 2 Tonight’s the Night 6:56
  • 3 Roll Out the Barrel 0:52
  • 4 Mellow My Mind 3:10
  • 5 World on a String 2:43
  • 6 Band Intro 1:23
  • 7 Speakin’ Out 6:37
  • 8 Candy Bar Rap 0:30
  • 9 Albuquerque 3:51
  • 10 Perry Como Rap 0:17
  • 11 New Mama 2:29
  • 12 David Geffen Rap 0:35
  • 13 Roll Another Number (for the Road) 4:48
  • 14 Candy Bar 2 Rap 0:19
  • 15 Tired Eyes 7:02
  • 16 Tonight’s the Night – Part II 6:38
  • 17 Walk On 3:38
  • 18 Outro 0:32

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